All-American at UCF

ABOVE VIDEO:Brazil Goalkeeper Aline Reis (UCF 2011) was a standout for the Knights during her time in Orlando. She earned All-American, all-region and all-conference honors and helped UCF win two conference championships.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (UCF KNIGHTS) –A chance at a bronze medal is on the line for one Knight at the Summer Olympics.

If Brazil wins, Reis will join an elite group of UCF alumni who have stood on the podium at the Summer Olympics. Michelle Akers, class of 1989 won gold with Team USA’s 1996 soccer team, and Phil Dalhausser, class of 2002 brought home gold from the 2008 Beijing Games in beach volleyball.

Dalhausser, a three-time Olympian, was also competing at this year in Rio but unfortunately exited the games early with a loss to top-seeded Brazil on Monday’s quarterfinals. He thanked his fans, sponsors, family and friends via Instagram for the support he received.

Reis, who earned her degree in interdisciplinary studies, was called up to Brazil’s National Team Camp in February with no guarantees of a spot on the Olympic roster. She secured a role as the reserve goalkeeper on the 18-member roster.

Her shining moment occurred on Aug. 9 when she received a starting nod, played all 90 minutes in goal and came up with two great saves to earn a shutout in a 0-0 tie against South Africa.